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®be Jlufee Citrantcle
Volume 65, Number 25
Durham, North Carolina
-ft=i4a^ October ¥T, 1969
Lancaster, York vote in
favor of non-selectivity
Peace Corps representative showing information to interested student. The
Peace Corp drive ended yesterday.
Peace Corps drive
on campus ends
By Helen Hand
Charlotte Hutchinson, member
of the Peace Corps recruiting team,
said yesterday that the general
response to the Peace Corps
recruiting drive on campus this
week was fair, but not as good as
expected.
Miss Hutchinson said that
students have shown greater
interest during previous drives. She
acredited the decrease in interest to
a time conflict with moratorium
activities.
During the week recruiters held
special classes, presented films,
distributed literature, and
conducted tests for perspective
volunteers.
The purpose of the drive, which
ended yesterday, was to explain
what the Peace Crops does, how it
can continue to fulfill its purposes,
and what types of volunteers the
Corps is interested in.
Miss H u tc hi nson found the
attitude of Duke students toward
the Peace Corps generally favorable.
She said that while today many
people are questioning the
effectiveness of the Peace Corps,
Duke students seem to be
"pre-disposed in its favor and just
want to know how to go about
getting in "
Miss Hutchinson said that many
students are concerned that the
Peaee Corps has shown a growing
tendency to recruit skilled
technologists rather than liberal arts
graduates. The recruiters reassured
students that liberal arts graduates
are equally needed in the Peace
Corps.
The three members of the
rec ru i ting team were Charlotte
Hutchinson and Susie Ann Spence.
returned Peace Corps volunteers,
and Alec Frankson, the Permanent
Secretary of British Honduras.
By Bob Glinert
In meetings held this week the
members of York and Lancaster
houses voted to use non-selective
methods in choosing their future
members.
The vote in Lancaster house was
81-13. Lancaster's president,
George Gilbert, said he was
"pleased" and "surprised by the
large turnout and the results of the
vote."
Gilbert said that next spring all
those who select Lancaster house as
their first choice will be given a
space. He continued that if there
are more applicants than places,
names will be drawn from a hat.
Hesitant at going first
He said the reason that
Lancaster did not go non-selective
earlier was that its members
"thought they would be hurt if
they were the first to so
non-selective" and that in reality
the original system of selectivity
was "not real selection in that they
did not select as a fraternity
would."
"The vote was not influenced by
the possiblity of the formation of a
federation," Gilbert continued."
and the non-selectivity and
federation issues are being
considered as completely separate."
Federation opposed
When asked if he favored a
federation in which men's dorms
would be moved to East Campus
and women's to West. Gilbert said
that moving to East "defeats the
purpose of a federation." He added
that "this issue has yet to be
considered by the house."
Mark Fischer, vice-president of
Weather
Fair, pleasant days, cool
nights, high around 65, low in
40*s, chance of precipitation
near zero.
Laird presents secret memo
against US biological warfare
By Robert M. Smith
(C) 1969 N. Y. Times News Service
WASHINGTON-Secretary of Defense Melvin R.
Laird has submitted a secret memorandum to the
National Security Council urging that the United States
stop producing biological agents for use in warfare.
Reliable sources say that Laird recently submitted
the two-page memorandum to supplement an
interagency staff report on chemical -biological warfare,
completed last week, that has also been turned over to
the council.
The staff report is to be reviewed next week al a
meeting of high officials from the Pentagon. State
Department. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
and other agencies.
President Nixon plans to meet with the council in
early November to consider the issue and to try to
formulate a chemical-biological warfare policy.
JCS unclear
It is nol clear at this time, according lo reliable
sources, whether the Joint Chiefs of Staff will support
Laird's position on halting the production of germs for
warfare.
In the past, the Joint Chiefs have reportedly taken
the position thai "all options should be kept open"
wilh respect to the American arsenal and thai
biological agents are necessary to provide the threat of
"retaliation in kind."
As recently as a few weeks ago, it was learned, the
representative of the Joint Chiefs asked a staff meeting
to leave the manufacture of biological weapons in its
report as an option that the National Security Council
should consider.
End of bio-chem
However, knowledgeable sources believe Laird's
memo is likely lo spell the end of America's
production of biological agents, now officially
described as "limited."
In another development. Secretary of the Amry
Stanley R. Resor today approved lhe recommendations
of a civilian panel regarding the open-air testing of
chemical warfare agents at Edgewood Arsenal, about
20 miles northeast of Baltimore. The civilian scientists
said that, with certain chances, the testing could be
resumed.
Kesor ordered the arsenal to make the
changes—which include more frequent monitoring and
the fencing off of a test area- and then to submit
proposals for Defense Department appro*, a! before
testing.
York, said that York is adopting
the same procedure as Lancaster for
choosing future members. The vote
in York was 72-12.
Two altemalives
Fischer explained that the
members of York were offered a
choice between non-selectivity and
a "sponsorship" program in which a
person would be recommended by
a house member and then
considered. The first alternative was
adopted,
Fischer said he considers the
federation an "excellent idea." He
pointed out that the support for-
non-selectivity was always strong
and that last year the adoption of a
non-selective admission procedure
was defeated by a slim margin.
"The selective system didn't
accomplish its purpose, it hurt
people." Fischer continued, "and
the house had to look at something
more important than personal or
house status in considering the
non-selective system."
Fischer added that in
considering non-selectivity, the
house members had to "look
beyond their own benefits."
Gold, McTighe
elected to ASDU
By Glen Reichardt
Unaffiliated independents \ esterday elected Jeff Gold and Art McTighe
to ASDU. Cold and McTighe will join Hutch Traver in the student
government as spokesmen for the approximately 300 off-campus students,
ASDU's elecfion commissions chairman directed the proceedings. Gold
and McTighe were elected by a ".secret." hand ballot. Short statements by
the candidates revealed Ihat legalization of marijuana, elimination of the
present residential system, and funds from ASDU were the main issues.
A member of the audience suggested that off-campus students organi/.e
and "get themselves together, which seems rather difficult." Less than
three dozen people attended the meeting.
After the short meeting, the newly-elected representatives expressed
their desire "to build an atmosphere that enhances relationships between
human beings.'
Gold emphasized. "The conflicts
of the social system pressed me to
move off campus." He objected to
the "heavy competition, staleness.
and superficiality" of relationships
fostered by the present residential
conditions.
Art McTighe felt that his goal in
ASDU would be "to change the
fundamental ideas that inhibit
students in their search for
happiness." He proposed immediate
action to legalize marijuana for
Duke students, in order to
demonstrate "the frame of mind"
of the administration and the lack
of "legitimate" obstacles to pot's
legalization. Both representatives
emphasized that such action,
termed "positive reinforcement."
would be initiated in ASDU.
ASDU funds
Gold hoped to obtain ASDU
funds for experimentation with
"authentic com muni ties"
off-campus, which he feels is a basic
"need" of the University. McTighe
pointed out that such communities
are present at major universities
across the country.
He hoped that large areas
outside East Campus could develop
into a student community, which
he said could provide a "voice at
Duke." At present, "Big Funk." a
center of off-campus activity,
constitutes only one hundred
students.
McTighe -complained about
"Durham interference in University-
affairs." and said that "University
autonomy" is the only direction for
Duke's growing community,
including its own mayor and police
force.
The two new delegates endorsed
a program of apartment building
coupled with conversion of existing
(Continued on Page 71
Quad Flicks
Increases
Publicity
By Mitch Dale
"With more publicity in the
future, we're hoping to see a lot
more attendance" at what is
"clearly the lowest priced theatre
anywhere in Durham," senior Mark
Lucas, house manager of Quad
Flicks, said in an interview
yesterday.
Mark and his staff of nine are in
charge of publicizing and operating
the Quad Flicks.
At present the Quad Flicks are
under the supervision of William
Griffith. Dean of Student Affairs;
but plans are being made to transfer
this responsibility to Ella Pratt,
director of Cultural Affairs.
Lucas' staff, all students,
includes a full time cashier, one
projectionist, and seven ushers who
work both Saturday and Sunday
nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m,
Lucas works from 6 p.m. to 12
p.m.
Lucas said that most of the films
are secured through a Charlotte
distributor, and that "the flicks
tend to just about pay for
themselves," with any profits being
used for advertising.
The films for this semester wen?
chosen by Dean Griffith, but Lucas
hopes to "have more of a say in
what's presented next semester."
In an effort to increase student
response. Quad Flicks now have
commercial advertisements on
WDBS. Lucas is looking for a
student artist who would paint a
section of the library wall eack
week as publicity

®be Jlufee Citrantcle
Volume 65, Number 25
Durham, North Carolina
-ft=i4a^ October ¥T, 1969
Lancaster, York vote in
favor of non-selectivity
Peace Corps representative showing information to interested student. The
Peace Corp drive ended yesterday.
Peace Corps drive
on campus ends
By Helen Hand
Charlotte Hutchinson, member
of the Peace Corps recruiting team,
said yesterday that the general
response to the Peace Corps
recruiting drive on campus this
week was fair, but not as good as
expected.
Miss Hutchinson said that
students have shown greater
interest during previous drives. She
acredited the decrease in interest to
a time conflict with moratorium
activities.
During the week recruiters held
special classes, presented films,
distributed literature, and
conducted tests for perspective
volunteers.
The purpose of the drive, which
ended yesterday, was to explain
what the Peace Crops does, how it
can continue to fulfill its purposes,
and what types of volunteers the
Corps is interested in.
Miss H u tc hi nson found the
attitude of Duke students toward
the Peace Corps generally favorable.
She said that while today many
people are questioning the
effectiveness of the Peace Corps,
Duke students seem to be
"pre-disposed in its favor and just
want to know how to go about
getting in "
Miss Hutchinson said that many
students are concerned that the
Peaee Corps has shown a growing
tendency to recruit skilled
technologists rather than liberal arts
graduates. The recruiters reassured
students that liberal arts graduates
are equally needed in the Peace
Corps.
The three members of the
rec ru i ting team were Charlotte
Hutchinson and Susie Ann Spence.
returned Peace Corps volunteers,
and Alec Frankson, the Permanent
Secretary of British Honduras.
By Bob Glinert
In meetings held this week the
members of York and Lancaster
houses voted to use non-selective
methods in choosing their future
members.
The vote in Lancaster house was
81-13. Lancaster's president,
George Gilbert, said he was
"pleased" and "surprised by the
large turnout and the results of the
vote."
Gilbert said that next spring all
those who select Lancaster house as
their first choice will be given a
space. He continued that if there
are more applicants than places,
names will be drawn from a hat.
Hesitant at going first
He said the reason that
Lancaster did not go non-selective
earlier was that its members
"thought they would be hurt if
they were the first to so
non-selective" and that in reality
the original system of selectivity
was "not real selection in that they
did not select as a fraternity
would."
"The vote was not influenced by
the possiblity of the formation of a
federation," Gilbert continued."
and the non-selectivity and
federation issues are being
considered as completely separate."
Federation opposed
When asked if he favored a
federation in which men's dorms
would be moved to East Campus
and women's to West. Gilbert said
that moving to East "defeats the
purpose of a federation." He added
that "this issue has yet to be
considered by the house."
Mark Fischer, vice-president of
Weather
Fair, pleasant days, cool
nights, high around 65, low in
40*s, chance of precipitation
near zero.
Laird presents secret memo
against US biological warfare
By Robert M. Smith
(C) 1969 N. Y. Times News Service
WASHINGTON-Secretary of Defense Melvin R.
Laird has submitted a secret memorandum to the
National Security Council urging that the United States
stop producing biological agents for use in warfare.
Reliable sources say that Laird recently submitted
the two-page memorandum to supplement an
interagency staff report on chemical -biological warfare,
completed last week, that has also been turned over to
the council.
The staff report is to be reviewed next week al a
meeting of high officials from the Pentagon. State
Department. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
and other agencies.
President Nixon plans to meet with the council in
early November to consider the issue and to try to
formulate a chemical-biological warfare policy.
JCS unclear
It is nol clear at this time, according lo reliable
sources, whether the Joint Chiefs of Staff will support
Laird's position on halting the production of germs for
warfare.
In the past, the Joint Chiefs have reportedly taken
the position thai "all options should be kept open"
wilh respect to the American arsenal and thai
biological agents are necessary to provide the threat of
"retaliation in kind."
As recently as a few weeks ago, it was learned, the
representative of the Joint Chiefs asked a staff meeting
to leave the manufacture of biological weapons in its
report as an option that the National Security Council
should consider.
End of bio-chem
However, knowledgeable sources believe Laird's
memo is likely lo spell the end of America's
production of biological agents, now officially
described as "limited."
In another development. Secretary of the Amry
Stanley R. Resor today approved lhe recommendations
of a civilian panel regarding the open-air testing of
chemical warfare agents at Edgewood Arsenal, about
20 miles northeast of Baltimore. The civilian scientists
said that, with certain chances, the testing could be
resumed.
Kesor ordered the arsenal to make the
changes—which include more frequent monitoring and
the fencing off of a test area- and then to submit
proposals for Defense Department appro*, a! before
testing.
York, said that York is adopting
the same procedure as Lancaster for
choosing future members. The vote
in York was 72-12.
Two altemalives
Fischer explained that the
members of York were offered a
choice between non-selectivity and
a "sponsorship" program in which a
person would be recommended by
a house member and then
considered. The first alternative was
adopted,
Fischer said he considers the
federation an "excellent idea." He
pointed out that the support for-
non-selectivity was always strong
and that last year the adoption of a
non-selective admission procedure
was defeated by a slim margin.
"The selective system didn't
accomplish its purpose, it hurt
people." Fischer continued, "and
the house had to look at something
more important than personal or
house status in considering the
non-selective system."
Fischer added that in
considering non-selectivity, the
house members had to "look
beyond their own benefits."
Gold, McTighe
elected to ASDU
By Glen Reichardt
Unaffiliated independents \ esterday elected Jeff Gold and Art McTighe
to ASDU. Cold and McTighe will join Hutch Traver in the student
government as spokesmen for the approximately 300 off-campus students,
ASDU's elecfion commissions chairman directed the proceedings. Gold
and McTighe were elected by a ".secret." hand ballot. Short statements by
the candidates revealed Ihat legalization of marijuana, elimination of the
present residential system, and funds from ASDU were the main issues.
A member of the audience suggested that off-campus students organi/.e
and "get themselves together, which seems rather difficult." Less than
three dozen people attended the meeting.
After the short meeting, the newly-elected representatives expressed
their desire "to build an atmosphere that enhances relationships between
human beings.'
Gold emphasized. "The conflicts
of the social system pressed me to
move off campus." He objected to
the "heavy competition, staleness.
and superficiality" of relationships
fostered by the present residential
conditions.
Art McTighe felt that his goal in
ASDU would be "to change the
fundamental ideas that inhibit
students in their search for
happiness." He proposed immediate
action to legalize marijuana for
Duke students, in order to
demonstrate "the frame of mind"
of the administration and the lack
of "legitimate" obstacles to pot's
legalization. Both representatives
emphasized that such action,
termed "positive reinforcement."
would be initiated in ASDU.
ASDU funds
Gold hoped to obtain ASDU
funds for experimentation with
"authentic com muni ties"
off-campus, which he feels is a basic
"need" of the University. McTighe
pointed out that such communities
are present at major universities
across the country.
He hoped that large areas
outside East Campus could develop
into a student community, which
he said could provide a "voice at
Duke." At present, "Big Funk." a
center of off-campus activity,
constitutes only one hundred
students.
McTighe -complained about
"Durham interference in University-
affairs." and said that "University
autonomy" is the only direction for
Duke's growing community,
including its own mayor and police
force.
The two new delegates endorsed
a program of apartment building
coupled with conversion of existing
(Continued on Page 71
Quad Flicks
Increases
Publicity
By Mitch Dale
"With more publicity in the
future, we're hoping to see a lot
more attendance" at what is
"clearly the lowest priced theatre
anywhere in Durham," senior Mark
Lucas, house manager of Quad
Flicks, said in an interview
yesterday.
Mark and his staff of nine are in
charge of publicizing and operating
the Quad Flicks.
At present the Quad Flicks are
under the supervision of William
Griffith. Dean of Student Affairs;
but plans are being made to transfer
this responsibility to Ella Pratt,
director of Cultural Affairs.
Lucas' staff, all students,
includes a full time cashier, one
projectionist, and seven ushers who
work both Saturday and Sunday
nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m,
Lucas works from 6 p.m. to 12
p.m.
Lucas said that most of the films
are secured through a Charlotte
distributor, and that "the flicks
tend to just about pay for
themselves," with any profits being
used for advertising.
The films for this semester wen?
chosen by Dean Griffith, but Lucas
hopes to "have more of a say in
what's presented next semester."
In an effort to increase student
response. Quad Flicks now have
commercial advertisements on
WDBS. Lucas is looking for a
student artist who would paint a
section of the library wall eack
week as publicity